Helplines in Essex, England.

Get help for eating disorder and body image problems from a helpline in Essex, England.

If you're unhappy with the way your body looks and it's affecting how you feel from day to day, you may be at risk for developing an eating disorder. Perhaps you're already experiencing eating problems. If you have any of the following symptoms, reach out to one of 0 hotlines in Essex, England.

• Feeling uncomfortable eating in front of others.
• Over-exercising as an attempt to control weight and make up for eating too much.
• Monitoring calories consumed very cautiously and paying close attention to food nutrition labels.
• Lying to others about whether you have eaten so you can skip meals.
• A lack of energy and fatigue.
• Excessive thinking about food, eating, and body weight or shape.
• Negative self-talk related to body weight, shape, or size.
• Comparing your body shape and/or weight to others.

Eating disorders can be all-consuming. When you become preoccupied with controlling your weight and what you eat, other important aspects of life can fall by the wayside. It can be an extremely isolating experience.

Opening up about how you're feeling may seem scary, but crisis counselors are trained to be supportive and non-judgemental. So you can rest assured knowing that when you call a helpline in Essex, England, you will be treated with warmth, acceptance, and understanding.

If you feel like you might need support with your body image or eating disorders, try reaching out to a hotline in Essex, England. It's free and confidential.